Blog - coopernewsTheme Green provides blogs for members. You are viewing the blog with area name of coopernews.en-usHutz! Media! - http://www.hutzmedia.com/Thu, 24 May 2018 12:42:58 -0700honey, where did all the furniture go?http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_759
Well, the holiday gremlins are hard at work morphing our Granville Island office from the 'just moved in look' to a boating lifestyle showcase. The office renovation is full speed ahead because th...Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:24:08 -0800Holiday thoughts and gatherings for boat crazy folkshttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_758
Boat folks are great at socializing and this Friday is the main event. &nbsp;Remember the events of 2011 and connect with others for some great events in 2012. &nbsp;Kitsilano Yacht Club FRIDAY DE...Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:50:29 -0800Do you need an ICC?http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_757
If you are operating a boat in Europe you will now need an International Certificate of Competency (ICC) and Cooper Boating through its partnership with International Yacht Training&nbsp;can now h...Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:45:14 -0800Sail like a Canadian in Grenadahttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_756
It has been said that the best thing about Canada &nbsp;is leaving it in the winter. Even though we rarely admit to that 'W' word in the boating biz (we roll from fall to spring), there are a few ...Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:40:51 -0800Lucky 13 for Powell River locationhttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_755
Today we lined up lucky number boat #13 for our growing Powell River location - and this one is an absolute home run experience. &nbsp;This Westcoast Custom Yachts 64&nbsp;footer has been personal...Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:22:06 -0800FLEET UPDATE choices, opportunity and alternative medicinehttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_754
Enjoy CHOICES, OPPORTUNITY and cutting edge alternatives to conventional medical treatments for 2012&nbsp;CHARTER FLEET BUILDING: meet two of our special agents&nbsp;SIMON COX&nbsp;Yacht Sales Wes...Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:26:34 -08002012 Courses Sneak Peekhttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_753
We are finalizing our 2012 course schedule at the moment and have some exciting new programs to unveil. &nbsp;Some of our programs have a habit of booking quickly, so we are introducing a few of t...Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:11:39 -0700boat expo seminar schedulehttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_752
Here's the schedule of seminars for later this week so far. &nbsp;We have a few people still to firm up - so expect a few late additions - but this open house has been transformed from static to s...Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:57:18 -0700granville island boating expohttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_751
Thursday,September 22 - 2510:00 - 5:00daily&nbsp;Come enjoy our 4day event intended to supercharge your boating lifestyle.&nbsp;From your firststeps of learning to hand...Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:31:28 -0700Free house with your boat slip!http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_750
Well, this one says it all. &nbsp;Buy a boat slip for $499K and they will throw in a house. &nbsp;We all know that priority is given to the boating part of life. &nbsp;The Okanagan is not much bet...Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:26:12 -0700RIPS 2011http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_749
We're at RIPS race week - one fun filled week of sailboat racing.&nbsp; Follow along at www.rips.ca&nbsp;&nbsp;...Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:53:21 -0700Welcome False Creek Fuel Dockhttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_747
Welcome back False Creek Fuel Dock. &nbsp;The arrival of False Creek Fuels marks the end of a difficult period for charters and boating in and around Vancouver. &nbsp;We've been toting around fuel...Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:08:16 -0700Bavaria 45 Charter Cruise Vancouver BC Canadahttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_746
Cooper Boating Event ACappellalaunch party today. &nbsp;This boat is a monster with 4 double cabins and amassive cockpit. &nbsp;She is currently at Granville Island and will be enroute f...Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:35:09 -0700Things you can only see on a boat charter in Vancouver!http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_745
Today in front of Canada Place the rescue helicopters were giving a show and while thousands of people crowded the shore of the new convention centre and shoreline, the view from the water was spe...Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:05:02 -0700Canada Day Celebrations at Granville Islandhttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_744
Come down to Granville Island to Celebrate Canada Day.&nbsp; Lots of fun for the entire family including the Canada Day Parade, free entertainment by the TD International Jazz festival, food, free...Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:34:02 -0700NEW 2011 Bavaria 45 Vancouver BC Canada Granville islandhttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_743
Willkommen &nbsp;"ACappella"&nbsp; !!After much&nbsp; anticipation, our *NEW* 2011 Bavaria 45 has&nbsp; arrived at our Vancouver&nbsp;docks! She's just visiting, however, as she'll be spending mos...Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:29:15 -0700Catalina 445 Arrives Vancouver BC Canadahttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_742
On the truck at Granville Island this morning and fresh for the current season, NautOnCall is the latest award winning model from Catalina Yachts. &nbsp;As the second boat to bear this name in the...Wed, 25 May 2011 08:53:45 -0700Last Open House of the Season!http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_741
Join us for our season-opening festivities&nbsp;this&nbsp;MAY 14th 11-5 PM at Cooper Boating, Granville Island (1815 Mast Tower Rd., Vancouver)!Boats will be open for viewing&nbsp;*PLUS* boat ride...Sun, 08 May 2011 14:04:30 -0700May Loooong Weekend Flotilla Opportunity! May 20-24, 2011http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_740
Long weekends are great, but lo-o-o-ng weekends are better!! Planning for the May Long Weekend Flotilla is underway!Typically, we sailors make it a five day weekend ...why not? The fun is in the j...Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:44:19 -0700Jibset Open House April 10th and new clubhouse openinghttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_739
ITS OFFICIAL! &nbsp;The JIBSET&nbsp;'s&nbsp;new&nbsp;Crows Nest has moved from&nbsp;the Granville Island boatyard to a spacious new home at the corner of Mast Tower Road and Foreshore Walk,&nbsp;a...Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:12:06 -0700Arcturus Bavaria 32 Arrival Vancouver bc canadahttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_738
The new Bavaria 32 Arcturus has arrived from Germany and commissioning is underway. &nbsp;This is the first of the new generation Bavarias designed by Bruce Farr to enter a local charter fleet. &n...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:29:32 -0700Caribbean charters from Vancouver BC Canadahttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_737
The Siren Song of the British Virgin Islands in the sweet Caribbean is calling to us again! We Canadian sailors need a bit of sun, sand, surf and sailing before the Christmas season&nbsp;hits our ...Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:52:23 -0700Cooper Boating welcomes Lagoon PowerCat 43 NIKKO BELLA!http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_736
Cooper Boating welcomes Lagoon PowerCat 43&nbsp;NIKKO BELLA!It is no secret that the popularity of catamarans&nbsp;has been growing in recent years. Why? Their wider beam and double-hulled&nbsp;st...Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:29:09 -0700Introduction to sailing program - 2 great evenings ahead!http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_735
One fun filled evening at our Granville Island sailing school classroom for shore based training followed by up to 4 hours&nbsp;on the water for a total of 7 hours of instruction for the world's b...Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:27:26 -0700Salings to New Zealand charters book vancouver bchttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_733
Friends and family of Cooper Boating travelled to New Zealand in February 2011 for sailing in a land that closely resembles our Canadian West Coast. Except the water was warmer!Contact Marla if yo...Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:34:56 -0800Stay off the ROCKShttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_732
SKIPPING ROCKS. &nbsp;It was fun as a kid and now it is relieving as an adult. &nbsp;When in command of a cruising boat, it rocks are best left well away from your path. &nbsp;We've run the first ...Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:36:50 -0800TOP FUN instructor awards and class of 2011http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_731
Congratulations to Marla Hedman and Stephen DesRoches, our first two TOP FUN instructors - celebrated last night at our annual pre-season instructor meeting.&nbsp;&nbsp; Marla and Stephen have bee...Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:58:36 -0800Bluenose II - rebuilding a piece of Canada's sailing historyhttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_730
Seen a Canadian dime lately?&nbsp; That's not just any boat.&nbsp; Bluenose II is officially a huge part of our sailing heritage and something to be proud of as a Canadian.&nbsp; The original Blue...Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:58:32 -0800one HUGE swim platform, 2 rudders, 3 heads, 4 stateroomshttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_729
Just added - the second Bruce Farr designed Bavaria model. &nbsp;ACappella is under construction at the Bavaria yard in Germany and will feature this massive power (up/down) swim platform:&nbsp;&n...Sun, 09 Jan 2011 16:57:58 -0800Welcome Back Cropper!http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_728
A big welcome back to Steve Cropper - back in the lead of the Sidney dock after a break from Cooper the past few years (to build a home on Mayne Island). &nbsp; Steve started as a few of our regul...Sun, 09 Jan 2011 16:47:32 -08002011 Looking Up!http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_727
Signs of life in the boat market give us a clear indication that 2011 is looking up.&nbsp; A number of exciting things on the horizon point to improvement and lots more fun on the water ahead.One ...Sat, 01 Jan 2011 18:02:28 -0800JUST ADDED - one sailboat and one powerboathttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_725
We have just added two boats to the fleet. &nbsp;Arcturus&nbsp;will be a brand new 2011 Bavaria 32 that will be delivered in April and is destined for the Powell River fleet. &nbsp;She is the firs...Sat, 18 Dec 2010 11:35:54 -0800Sailing lessons and the box of chocolatehttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_723
This was certainly a fun letter to open recently. &nbsp; It talks about someone far away signing up for a course here. &nbsp;We will let it speak for itself, but suffice to say a big THANKS to Mar...Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:59:07 -0800Last Martin 242 leaving the Cooper fleethttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_722
Our last Martin 242 is now available.&nbsp; As the saying goes, we saved the best for last.&nbsp; This boat was hauled in 2007 and completely refurbished with all new gelcoat applied to the hull (...Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:52:28 -0800Carribbean 2011 - Courses and Flotillahttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_721
The winter hit us early and promises to be long and cold here on BC's West Coast so we are&nbsp;heading to the other coast ...... and a lot further south!The British Virgin Islands have long been ...Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:06:08 -0800More marine mammals seen while cruisinghttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_719
Looking back on the 2010 charter and boating school season, it is clear we had a lot more sightings of whales and other marine mammals such as the infamous DAHL PORPOISES. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Photo ...Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:47:11 -0800EASTER BUNNY SAILS AGAIN!http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_718
What is a flotilla you say?? EXTREME FUN ON THE WATER we say!!FLOTILLAS - While the word flotilla originates from a formation of warships, the only mission of the flotillas organized around BC wat...Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:18:42 -0800START HERE - New Friendly Schedule & Modular Formathttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_717
To compliment the friendly instructors we have around here, we've re-organized the courses into a modular format to allow people with busy lives to get this great pastime into their lives and ensu...Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:03:52 -0800Bareboat key elements from Cooper Boatinghttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_713
Following up on the meaning behind the&nbsp;bareboat&nbsp;concept of our earlier post, it seems appropriate to look at how we at Cooper work as agents to take care of our bareboat guests.The legal...Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:49:26 -0700Get those long boat holidays booked in nowhttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_710
As the calendars start to fill up, it becomes progressively more challenging to fit the long reservations in. &nbsp; We already have a bunch of 2 week bookings for 2011, along with a few 3 and 4 w...Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:03:46 -0700Last Basic Sailing Class Cooper Boating this weekend.....http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_709
We're running the last Basic sailing class starting Wednesday this week.&nbsp;&nbsp; Not just the last course for the year, but the last class with the current format.&nbsp; We're breaking this co...Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:11:53 -0700Welcome Jamie Johnston to Cooper's Operationshttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_700
We are pleased to announce that Captain James Johnston will be joining Cooper Boating effective September 1st, 2010.&nbsp; James, or Jamie to his colleagues and friends, has over 15 years experien...Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:40:55 -0700New 2011 Lagoon 400 - A Great Opportunity!!!http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_692
Cruising catamarans have been growing in popularity around our cruising waters over the past few years with good reason.&nbsp; These vessels are spacious, comfortable, and stable.&nbsp; They also ...Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:04:52 -0700Own a 46 Foot Bavaria in Sidneyhttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_667
Here's a great chance to own a late model 46' sailboat in beautiful Port Sidney.&nbsp; This boat is spotlessly clean and just thoroughly tested after her re-assembly from a road trip across the co...Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:35:42 -0700'Lady Van' back in Vancouverhttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_631
We've been watching the transformation and the 1928 R Class Yacht "Lady Van" for a while now.&nbsp; She was re-christened this week at a well attended ceremony at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club.&n...Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:09:26 -0700Coast Hunter arrives in Port Sidneyhttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_618
Coast Hunter, the massive and beautiful Queenship 64 has arrived at our Port Sidney base and final touches are underway after an extensive list of upgrades this past winter.&nbsp;&nbsp; Coast Hunt...Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:40:28 -0700Lagoon 400 "Amritha" joins the fleet in Sidneyhttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_607
The latest addition to the sailing fleet is "Amritha", a brand new 2010 Lagoon 400 to sail from our Sidney location at the beautiful Port Sidney marina.&nbsp; Final commissioning and sea trials ar...Sun, 23 May 2010 16:43:02 -0700May LOOONG Weekend Flotillahttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_587
Basic details and destinations are up for the May LOOONG Weekend 5 day flotilla.&nbsp; At this popular time, boat selection is limited, so act fast if you want to join this event.&nbsp; Looks like...Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:06:53 -0700We have moorage for your dream boathttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_563
Perhaps your ship has come in?&nbsp; To enjoy boat ownership these days, you first must find moorage for your boat.&nbsp; Well, Cooper Boating has a couple slips available, especially special in t...Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:02:42 -0800Stealth Yachts - BC?http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_559
We saw the video for the HYSUCAT and it reminds us of our most impressive boat test drive EVER.&nbsp; A few Cooper crew members took off (literally) in Annapolis, MD and flew around the Chesapeake...Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:19:24 -0800Torch runs through Granville Islandhttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_522
Well, it's certainly heating up here - a bunch of people seem really excited with this torch running by the office.&nbsp; Check out the video bottom left side of our web siteNot sure if it is more...Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:43:38 -0800First of two Dufour 425's arrived this morninghttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_517
The first of two Dufour 425's arrived very, very early this morning at Granville Island.&nbsp;&nbsp; Arista is destined for the Vancouver&nbsp; charter fleet and features some of the coolest items...Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:57:50 -0800Oh what a difference a year makes!http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_487
As 2009 drew to a close, a lot of folks here could not help but notice the dramatic difference between the end of 2008 and 2009.&nbsp; A year ago, we wondered if the docks could continue to float ...Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:58:19 -0800She said YES!http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_456
Well, at least that is what it looked like from the helm position of Stray Cat last night at 2020hrs off Quayside Marina in Yaletown.&nbsp; Calvin Cheung chartered the Lagoon 380 for a private cru...Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:05:54 -08002010 Sailing School Catalogue Availablehttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_455
It's ready - the 2010 sailing school course lineup is ready - both in print and online.&nbsp; Contact our office and we'll be happy to mail you a copy to browse as you recover from holiday indulge...Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:47:30 -0800Getting out of town - Cooper tropical destination assistancehttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_445
We've got some great tips for dealing with the off season experiences on the water, but for some, the best tip is how to get out of town completely.&nbsp; Our crew has been around the globe experi...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:05:00 -0800Easy to shop forhttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_426
The gift that's great to share is a gift certificate from Cooper Boating.&nbsp; Available for any program or denomination, Cooper Boating gift certificates can be obtained through our office - ope...Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:32:23 -0800Conny Strub moves on to outfittinghttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_422
After quite a few years working closely with our Eurpoean clientele, Conny Strub - our master of many languages and passionate world competitor - has moved on from Cooper Boating.&nbsp; But she ha...Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:15:40 -0800New Dufour 425 Halo sails fast and apparently books fast too!http://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_403
The latest addition to the Cooper sailing charter fleet is Halo, a new Dufour 425 with a 3 cabin layout and sleek up-to-date styling.&nbsp; Since announcing this addition to the fleet, 3 key saili...Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:58:56 -0800Bayliner 33 coming to Sidney location shortlyhttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_401
We're delighted to announce the addition of a loaded Bayliner 3388 for the Sidney fleet. &nbsp; This boat is arriving shortly and we would be delighted to book your spectacular summer holiday from...Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:15:37 -0800Vancouver 2010 Olympic Accommodations on a Yachthttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_389
2010 Olympic Accommodations on beautiful Granville Island!We have the accommodations you need right in the heart of the city of Vancouver! From luxury Yachts to smaller multicabin sailboats, we...Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:15:07 -0800Cooper Boating has a new home in Sidney, BChttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_385
We are pleased to announce that Cooper Boating has a new home in Sidney. The beautiful PORT SIDNEY MARINA is a world class facility at the heart of town with easy access to restaurants, shops, h...Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:34:55 -0800Location Based Galleries Track Cooper Locationshttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_368
We've created a Google infused gallery pinpointing our Cooper Boating locations - Vancouver on Granville Island, Sidney on Vancouver Island and Powell River on the Sunshine Coast.We are pretty exc...Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:56:54 -0800Orca Videohttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_367
We've loaded our video of a pod of Orcas in active pass. Something we take for granted here on the west coast.Even though the sight is common, we are still always in awe of the power and beauty of...Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:33:42 -0800'Halo' - Latest Addition to the fleethttp://www.themegreen.com/blog/coopernews/#post_361
This boat comes with a warning - get support for your neck.&nbsp; Why? Because she's sure to turn heads.&nbsp; Following up on the success of Maverick and Sainte Reine II in the fleet, Halo is the...Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:05:53 -0700